Herbal Remedies & Ayurvedic Philosophy

HERBAL REMEDIES AND AYURVEDIC PHILOSOPHY﻿

Herbal remedies are a form of alternative medicine that is derived from plants, as well as plant extracts. Herbal remedies have been used for centuries to treat diseases, sicknesses and even mental disorders. They are created from numerous sources, including berries, flowers, tree bark, roots and leaves. Herbal remedies have been increasing in popularity in the world, and there are numerous benefits to using them. "Herbal Medicine" is the use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such use. Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history, and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today. Ayurvedic medicine is a system of Hindu traditional medicine native to the Indian subcontinent and a form of alternative medicine. The oldest known Ayurvedic texts are the Suśrutha Saṃhitā and the Charaka Saṃhitā. These Classical Sanskrit texts are among the foundational and formally compiled works of Ayurveda.By the medieval period, Ayurvedic practitioners developed a number of medicinal preparations and surgical procedures for the treatment of various ailments. Practices that are derived from Ayurvedic medicine are regarded as part of complementary and alternative medicine, and along with Siddha Medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine, forms the basis for systems medicine.

Benefits of Herbal MedicinesThere are serious benefits to using herbal remedies over traditional pharmaceutical medicines. First, herbal remedies cost far less than "normal" medicine, because the herbs don't have to be developed or manufactured. Also, consumers do not need a doctor's prescription to acquire herbal remedies, which makes them much more convenient and accessible. Since many herbal remedies are very potent, they also can be more effective than other types of medicines.The benefits of Ayurvedic remedies are –• Ayurvedic remedies are preventive as well as protective and curative in nature. As only herbal remedies are used, it does not pose any concerns of being toxic, but one should know about the precautions of their usage. • Ayurvedic home remedies stress on the principle that the ingredients needed for curing our diseases should be available nearest to us. Since herbs, plants, vegetables, fruits and flowers that are used in the treatment are available as naturally occurring vegetation, it is best from the point of view of self-sustenance. The great Ayurvedic treatise Charak Samhita emphasises this. • Ayurvedic herbal medicines although effective, do not show any side effects in the patient. Your physical and mental health is ensured without any fears of other ailments cropping up. It is understandable that one should look for the most natural way of treating the disease first rather than depend on a medicine which aims only at temporary relief from suppression of symptoms. • Ayurvedic practitioners emphasise a healthy lifestyle with instructions on modifying the diet, sleep patterns and other basic human activities to aid in the treatment of a disease. Such a comprehensive approach towards treatment of a disease or just for general good health is not found in conventional system of medicine. • Ayurvedic way of cure is very often the last resort of people. When everything fails Ayurveda begins. When treatment of an ailment is prolonged, ayurvedic approach is the right one because the aim is to remove the disease from its root. Many chronic and stubborn diseases can be cured in this way. You might be able to do this with home remedies or get the help of an Ayurvedic practitioner.